Do you ever want to give up?

Espressocycle
Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Sigh, sometimes I just want to get an XXL velour tracksuit and just give up, eat fried chicken and pizza and gain 300 lbs. This is so much work for so little weight loss. While I'm at it, I want to quit my job and get a disability of some sort, live in a trailer and stop brushing my teeth. Seriously, I feel like gthe guy who wrote the famous suicide note that just read "all this buttoning and unbuttoning." Life is too much work sometimes.
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  • Bellyroll
    Bellyroll Posts: 316
    I know how you feel. But I feel want to wear a bebe dress and be able to fit into the wedding dress of my dreams.
  • salmat77
    salmat77 Posts: 310 Member
    LMAO i know how you feel!!! It must get easier!! :bigsmile:
  • minapina
    minapina Posts: 11
    oh i feel like it too sometimes!!! but don't give up.. not worth it.. i HATE how easy it is to gain and how HARD it is to lose.. it really gets me down but I guess gaining 300 won't help me much ehhe
  • jml107
    jml107 Posts: 27
    The thing is you could do all of that - gain 300 pounds, live off of the state, and what not, but you wouldn't be happy....or I'm assuming you wouldn't otherwise you would do it. :) Keep your chin up and never give up!
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    I never want to give up. Never! But there are some moments where I think, "just this one ____ ...."
  • Andythefitfamilyman
    Andythefitfamilyman Posts: 420
    I feel like that right now
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    I've felt that way this week, too.
  • MaudeBeige
    MaudeBeige Posts: 282
    Sigh, sometimes I just want to get an XXL velour tracksuit and just give up, eat fried chicken and pizza and gain 300 lbs. This is so much work for so little weight loss. While I'm at it, I want to quit my job and get a disability of some sort, live in a trailer and stop brushing my teeth. Seriously, I feel like gthe guy who wrote the famous suicide note that just read "all this buttoning and unbuttoning." Life is too much work sometimes.

    This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling tonight!!!! Even contemplated eating the SLAB of chocolate on top of the fridge.

    Could I put an order in for a lilac velour tracksuit please?!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Honey, it happens to all of us. I know how you feel. My short story - I am now a single mother of 2 babies (2.5 and 16 mo). My marriage failed - my choice though because he is in prison and will be for a long time (after almost 5 yrs). I was tired of being abused (emotionally and verbally). He has totally broken my spirit - I was always the happy one even when I was bigger. Now, I have lost 55 lbs and I should be so happy about it. BUT I don't see what other see - I see what I haven't lost. My ex pounded into my head that I needed to be a size 2 and 120 lbs which I will never be. I have hit my original goal of 140, but I am not happy with that. I still want to lose more. So, I am trying to survive on a single income for 2 babies.

    Sometimes, you just have to force yourself through a tough day. Force yourself to go for a walk or some kind of exercise, it really does help. I always pay Jillian a visit when I need a good kick in the butt. Best of luck to you, and I hope tomorrow is a brighter day for you!!!
  • CindiBryce
    CindiBryce Posts: 438
    Never adopt that negative mindset. It is counterproductive and leads to nothing but misery. If you want positive change, make the change.
  • bjs06
    bjs06 Posts: 316 Member
    Sometimes I want to quit. I want to give up. I want to eat whatever I want. I want to forget the gym even exists. I want to buy a segway. But out of all those things, there isn't one of those things I want more than to be healthy, fit and sexy. So I'm not going to give up.
  • Deckershann
    Deckershann Posts: 272 Member
    Yeah I wanna die sometimes...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQgMVd8tCSY

    Happiest suicide song ever lol
  • pftjill
    pftjill Posts: 488
    Wow that is a sad note. It is hard work, but you are creating a new life for yourself.

    I had an ah ha moment 2 years ago when I was out running. I had lost about 70 lbs from my second pregnancy and it came to me while running-"I am going to have to do this for the rest of my life." At this point I started to work out more. Then I told myself, why don't I get paid to do this if it is going to be for the rest of my life. So I am now working as a personal fitness trainer and I LOVE IT!! It is hard to start, but when you keep your goals small that work towards a bigger goal you can keep your eye on that prize. When I am fit it does feel so much better than stuffing my face with junk. When I do that makes me sad. I have been doing really well today. Please don't give up.

    I promise you as someone who was fit and athletic in high school, had her first baby at 30 and ballooned to 250 lbs while my daughter was hospitalized for 9 weeks, IT FEELS GREAT to gain yourself back and to reclaim your body to be something you love and start loving the person who you are!! It is ALL worth every drop of sweat.
  • AngieM76
    AngieM76 Posts: 622 Member
    I feel ya! But, buying a pair of the jeans is so much more important then giving up!
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    I went through that last night. But sadly mine was not with my weight, but with my goals and dreams. Because of that it back lashed and I ended eating more than I should have :sick: But when I woke up this morning I felt refreshed and realized that people can talk about what I can improve on, but in the end it is my dream and everyone else can shove it.

    I do understand what it feels like in weight wrapping through. I watch those around me eating so much food and enjoying it and I look at what I have and feel like I am struggling. I am here to be supportive though and I will gladly help you out and be supportive of you if you would like! Though..Chicken does sound pretty delicious :laugh:
  • rlane0408
    rlane0408 Posts: 7
    Yes, and I just started. For the past week, I have been craving wings, which I love. I held off for a week, but this Saturday, I said forget it and dug in to get my hands messy. Keep in mind, that I was okay with that, because I want to make a lifestyle change and I know there will be times that my meals will not be like clock work.

    Will I pay for that...Probably! Do I regret it right now...NO! I enjoyed every bit of it. You know what..I went right back to my healthy eating ways after that. In addition, the other parts of my calories for that day were very healthy and minimal.

    I don't want to say it's okay, but don't deprive yourselft that it becomes more than one craving.
  • damonmath
    damonmath Posts: 359 Member
    I feel that way about responsibility!!! Sometimes I wish I had an IQ of 70, just so I could skirt any and all responsibilities. Accountability can go right along with that.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I watch those around me eating so much food and enjoying it
    Omigod, there is a woman in my office who goes out for hoagies, pizza or chicken wings every day and eats in the kitchen while I am reheading my bean stew. On days she doesn't feel like going out she eats an entire microwavable mac and cheese, which has like 12000 calories. Aaargh!
  • fakeplastictree
    fakeplastictree Posts: 836 Member
    I want to give up right now. I'm tired of being sick and still having to watch my calories all the time. I can't work out when I get sick. I'm always sick!!! It's easy for me to give up and just say whatever, but I won't. I want to..but I won't. Stick with it, it'll pay off.
  • KristyJoy123
    KristyJoy123 Posts: 84 Member
    I feel like that a lot. I find it helps to have a day a week when I'm not going to think about counting calories, and just try to be mindful of what I'm eating. Like, even if I decide I want a ice cream sundae, I'm mindful of it.
  • mjemerson
    mjemerson Posts: 141
    Yeah I feel like that all the time! I have bad days weeks and months sometimes! BUT I always find myself getting back on the band wagon again. I have lost 70lbs and it feels amazing. Make small goals and try not to focus to much on the big picture it can get overwhelming. The people on here are great for support and motivation. Don't be afraid to ask for help because we all go through it! You are not alone!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Sigh, sometimes I just want to get an XXL velour tracksuit and just give up, eat fried chicken and pizza and gain 300 lbs. This is so much work for so little weight loss. While I'm at it, I want to quit my job and get a disability of some sort, live in a trailer and stop brushing my teeth. Seriously, I feel like gthe guy who wrote the famous suicide note that just read "all this buttoning and unbuttoning." Life is too much work sometimes.
    There are many things that people give up on. I gave up trying to get my older brother to save money instead a blow it on useless things that have no value.
    But I'd never give up on my health and well being. To do that would condemn me to a life of sadness and depression. And I don't want to live life that way.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    Thaks for the encouragment and commiseration everybody. Sometimes you just need to step back and get some perspective. And sometimes you need to eat a Snicker's bar, as long as you can still come in under goal for the day. That's what I did.
  • itontae
    itontae Posts: 138 Member
    Great post formicaman.
    yes I feel that way a lot.
    I have incorporated it into my new motto

    " You have two choices.
    1) Give up
    2)Keep going

    :smile:
  • itontae
    itontae Posts: 138 Member
    And to paraphrase your quote, i have always said "whoever says nothing tastes as good as slim feels never tried my mum's cooking"

    My mum got ill and died earlier this year. I was completely crushed and it has changed me forever. I ate and drank to stuff down the pain , and am finally doing something about the mess I made of my body and my health.
  • Bermudabarbie
    Bermudabarbie Posts: 568 Member
    Yes. You are 100% correct. Do I ever want to "give up?" Like 10 hours of my 14 waking hours. For sure. It's such a struggle.

    Do I miss eating like "others?" Absolutely. I miss Chinese buffets, Good and Plenty, KFC (original recipe), Key Lime Pie, lobster tail with butter, cotton candy and Pez! I ate it all and enjoyed it all! But I saw things through. I reached my weight loss goal and even went a few pounds "too far."

    Now I am struggling some to regain a few pounds. I'd love to do it with all of the items above, but I won't. It is a struggle, yes. But it's worth it. You will see.

    I like the advice about setting up short term goals and reaching them. You can do this. Please, just stick with it. Take things at your own pace and don't give up. Never, ever give up on you!
  • Bermudabarbie
    Bermudabarbie Posts: 568 Member
    Meant to write 10 hours of my 17 waking hours! I am lucky to sleep 7 hours a day!
  • pftjill
    pftjill Posts: 488
    Do you ever give yourself a cheat day? I allow myself one a week. Last week on biggest loser Bob started talking about how these forbidden foods can be eaten in moderation and you won't have to hide to do it. Eventually you will get to your goal. If you think of the food as forbidden it will draw you to it, because you start thinking-ahhhh I can never having this again. Then you bing on it. It is called the last supper effect. Where you say-I am going to start my diet tomorrow and you eat all the crap you can at once-hahaha!! You can do this and it is okay to slip now and then!!
  • Leyla135
    Leyla135 Posts: 48
    Last 20 minutes of workout, but i keep going.
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    This journey isn't easy and there are times where its more challenging than others. For any of those whose mental fortitude is bottoming out, its time to reassess your reasons for starting this journey. Look at my recipe for a will power pill in my blog below (something I recommend for folks who currently have a good mindset because its easier to do this exercise when you're going strong).

    Just remember...while the journey isn't easy, its far from impossible. there are too many success stories to show us that its not impossible. write down all of the reasons you're on this journey...review them often...and the journey will likely become easier.

    good luck to you.
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